About Us

CIP is committed to the concept of social inclusion and seeks to be a catalyst in promoting innovation and opportunities for community development. CIP promotes intergation between communities and works towards the creation of a society in which all are respected regardless of race/nationality.

CIP is a registered charity and is governed by a Management Committee.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Paul Burrows - Chairperson

Romyll Quinanao - Vice-chairperson

Cherith Edgar - Secretary

Geraldine Lawless - Treasurer

Dr. Arthur Cassidy

Elizabeth Gomes

Rimguadas Pazasis

Tomasz Juncho

Adrain Farrell

MISSION

CIP is committed to build bridges between diverse communities

VISION

CIP’s vision is of inclusive society which contributes to social cohesion and equality for all.

VALUES

CIP actively promotes equality, values diversity and opposes discrimination in all its forms.

CIP is an independent association, is non party political and is committed to an active anti- sectarian approach to its work

CIP is committed to collective action informed by people’s experiences and an analysis of their circumstances. Therefore CIP’s primary method of operation is supporting and encouraging community action amongst disadvantaged within ethnic communities.

CIP will conduct its affairs in an honest open transparent and accountable way to its members.

CIP values its volunteers as the key resource of the organisation.

CIP will strive to represent the interests of all communities without ‘fear or favour’

CIP will strive for excellence in all we do in order to provide high quality and effective leadership and support.

Aims of the Community Intercultural Programme

CIP is a community based group composed of representatives from culturally diverse communities. The group offers a range of services to both indigious and new communities. CIP aims to establish an information and knowledge network which will contribute to building an equitable society which respects difference and celebrates diversity.

CIP seeks to develop the following programme:

Networking

Develop networks and partnerships with community groups.

Facilitate networking and partnership working between new communities and all statutory bodies

Create effective methods to consultation with the new communities at a grassroots level.

Share information, skills, knowledge and resources to add value to group initiatives

Liaise and consult with local groups in order to promote good relations, community cohesion and integration.

To design and cooperate with projects and events which seek to improve the status of all residents.

Supporting

To ensure access to current, reliable, consistent and relevant information

Signpost community groups & individuals to appropriate services

Provide leadership, direction and guidance to member organisations.

Promote and support new initiatives which address social inclusion and economic disadvantage.

To organise activities and facilitate opportunities which respond to and highlight the needs, rights and contributions of diverse communities.